isotrope

/ˈaɪsoʊˌtroʊp, -ˌtrōp/

Definitions

1. noun

A solid whose density is the same in all directions; an isotropic solid.

“The physicist studied the isotrope properties of the newly discovered crystal.”

2. noun

In optics, a point at which a beam of light passes through a lens or mirror with no change in direction; an isotropic point.

“The isotrope point on the lens focused the light perfectly on the screen.”

Synonyms

  • isotropic point
  • isotropic solid

Antonyms

  • anisotropic material